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At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Some common reasons why patients need physical therapy at Denville Medical include:
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Sports Injuries Whether you are on the varsity team of your high school football team or a professional athlete, sports injuries are serious business. Our doctors and physical therapists will develop a plan to help you heal properly, so you can get back in the game sooner rather than later.
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Pre and Post Operation With decades of combined experience, our physical therapy experts know that there is a time for gentle healing and a time for aggressive physical rehab. Whether you are scheduled for surgery or have recently been released from the hospital, our therapists are here to help you recover, one step at a time.
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Neurological Issues At Denville Medical, we treat much more than sports-based injuries. Whether you're suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, or a vestibular problem, our therapists are trained and certified to help you regain your body's optimal functionality.
Life has a habit of throwing us curveballs. Sure, some surprises only hurt your bank account, like expenses around the home. But more serious incidents, like car wrecks, can inflict physical injuries causing long-term pain. Injury-related problems like neck and back pain affect many Americans daily. Even worse, many hardworking people turn to addictive pain medication and invasive surgeries for relief, only to find themselves deeper in a hole.
If you're in chronic pain or suffer from range of motion problems, you should know that options are available for safer, more effective pain relief. One of the most commonly used solutions is physical therapy. The main goal of physical therapy is to maximize your body's mobility and increase overall function. In order to accomplish this, physical therapy techniques focus on improving range of motion and building muscle strength.
Physical therapy helps people of all ages with illnesses, medical conditions, or injuries that limit their mobility and body functionality. At Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, our doctors and physical therapists create customized physical therapy programs to help patients reclaim their lives.
When combined with diet and exercise, many patients are able to enjoy activities that they only thought possible with youth.
Some of the most common techniques that physical therapists use to help patients include:
From improper ergonomics at your office desk to injuries sustained in car wrecks, neck pain is a widespread problem. Taking the proper preventative steps to deal with pain provides relief and can prevent the need for surgery or medication.
Generally, there are two kinds of neck pain: chronic and acute. Acute pain shouldn't last for more than six weeks, while chronic pain can last months or even years. Physical therapy is one of the most recommended treatments for neck pain. Treatments often involve reducing neck exercise, strength training, and stretching. If you're suffering from acute or chronic neck pain, it's important to have tests done by a physical therapist to determine the extent of your injury.
Neck pain is caused by a wide range of problems, like:
After identifying the underlying cause of your condition, your physical therapist will develop a comprehensive treatment to address your pain and provide long-term relief.
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in America. Back pain can start innocuously as a small muscle ache but can quickly become a more serious problem that disrupts daily life. Like neck pain, the best way to address the issue is to understand the root cause so that surgery is avoided.
Also like neck pain, back pain is either chronic (longer than six weeks) or acute (less than six weeks). Back pain can be caused by a number of events, like lifting a heavy item or simply sitting wrong for too long. To determine the extent of your injuries, you will need one or more diagnostic tests, like X-rays or MRI scans. Once the root cause of your condition is revealed, your physical therapist will work with Denville Medical doctors to create a treatment plan tailored to your body.
Common conditions linked to back pain include:
Experiencing a herniated disc is something most people dread, but many have to endure. Luckily, PT plays a significant role in herniated disc recovery. Physical therapy not only provides immediate pain relief, it teaches patients how to condition their bodies to avoid worse injuries.
At Denville Medical, our physical therapists and doctors have years of experience helping patients rehabilitate from herniated discs. Patients benefit from several time-tested techniques to relieve pain.
After diagnostic testing, active and passive treatments can include:
Do your hips feel uneven or misaligned? Do you suffer from hip stiffness or pain when the weather changes? Are you having trouble getting around the house like you used to? Your hips bear most of your weight, so it's no surprise that hip pain is very common among Americans.
Fortunately, physical therapy has been proven to provide relief for people dealing with acute or chronic hip pain. As with other forms of pain, you will need diagnostic testing to determine the extent of your hip problems.
Some common causes of hip pain include:
Once your hip issues are properly diagnosed, it's time to find relief. Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center offers several custom solutions, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and personalized physical therapy.
Like hip pain, knee pain is a common condition in the U.S. and affects millions of people every year. Pain in the knee is caused by many things, including strains, injuries, age, and repetitive trauma. Sometimes, there's no apparent reason for knee pain. When it occurs, you may experience limited knee functionality, like difficulty standing, walking, sitting, and walking up and down stairs.
There are many conditions associated with knee pain, including:
If you notice symptoms like clicking or popping sounds, locking, inflammation, or sharp pains in your knee, physical therapy might be your best bet for relief.
Sometimes, surgery is the only option a patient can choose to alleviate pain from injuries and accidents. When this is the case, physical therapy plays a vital role before and after surgery.
To help you get a better sense of the scope of our physical therapy treatments, we're listing some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at Denville Medical:
Answer : While some physical therapists rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
Whether you're dealing with chronic knee pain or acute back pain, relief is in sight. Rather than dangerous medicines and invasive surgeries, we specialize in non-surgical treatments like physical therapy. Our team of physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and primary care doctors have years of experience and work hand-in-hand to give you real pain relief.
If you're sick and tired of living life full of physical pain, now is the time to act. Don't let your body deteriorate – find your new lease on life at Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center.
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Here is a roundup of arts events taking place around the state, through Aug. 25.DANCE• Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater presents a new multimedia dance musical, “The Lost Princess of Oz” — based on the 1917 novel of the same name, from L. Frank Baum’s “Oz series” — Aug. 19-21 and 26-28 at the Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University in Long Branch. The lib...
Here is a roundup of arts events taking place around the state, through Aug. 25.
DANCE
• Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater presents a new multimedia dance musical, “The Lost Princess of Oz” — based on the 1917 novel of the same name, from L. Frank Baum’s “Oz series” — Aug. 19-21 and 26-28 at the Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University in Long Branch. The libretto is by Shannon Hill, with an Appalachian-flavored score by Chris Becker, and AXCBT founder and director Gabriel Chajnik serves as choreographer. Reagan Richards and Gordon Brown of the country-rock duo Williams Honor will appear, respectively, as the story’s talking hen and as Baum, whose “Oz” series previously served as the basis for both the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz” and the hit musical “Wicked.”
MUSIC
• After skipping two years because of the pandemic, the Freehold-based Surf, Lounge and Exotic Sounds label Hi-Tide will resume its annual Summer Holiday: Asbury Park festival, Aug. 19-21 at Asbury Lanes and The Asbury hotel, with bands including Los Straitjackets, Southern Culture on the Skids, Messer Chups, Man or Astro-Man?, Black Flamingos, Televisionaries, Slowey & The Boats, The Swingin’ Palms, Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales and others.
• The Playbillies will play bluegrass versions of Broadway songs, Aug. 24-27 at 7 p.m. at the Brookside Cabaret at the Carriage House restaurant at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. The band features Mike Rosengarten on banjo, Matt Cusack on bass, Armando Gutierrez on guitar and Erica Swindell on fiddle. (See a video below of them performing George and Ira Gershwin’s “Bidin’ My Time,” from “Girl Crazy.”)
• Four reggae acts — UB40, The Original Wailers, Maxi Priest and Big Mountain — will perform at Prudential Hall of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. The Original Wailers feature Al Anderson, originally from Montclair, a guitarist who played on classic albums by Bob Marley & the Wailers and Peter Tosh, and toured extensively with Marley. UB40 features singer Matt Doyle, who joined last year, but also four musicians who were original members of the group in 1978: guitarist Robin Campbell, bassist Earl Falconer, drummer Jimmy Brown and percussionist Norman Hassan.
• In celebration of the 118th anniversary of the birth of Red Bank native Count Basie, Jazz Arts Project will present a free show titled “One O’Clock Jump” (after one of Basie’s signature songs) and featuring performances by the Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band, The Chuck Lambert Band and the Jazz Arts Academy All Stars, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at Red Bank’s Johnny Jazz Park.
• As you might guess from its name, the band Foreigners Journey, which is fronted by “American Idol” alumnus and Tony nominee (for “Rock of Ages”) Constantine Maroulis, plays the hits of two classic-rock bands that had impressive strings of hits from the mid-’70s to the late-80s, Foreigner and Journey. The group will perform at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m., as well as the URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
• “Let It Be” — the musical, featuring Beatles songs, that ran on London’s West and Broadway in New York in 2012 and 2013, respectively — will have an extended run at Sound Waves at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Aug. 19-22 and 24-28.
FILM
• The Clairidge in Montclair will screen the 1985 blockbuster “Back to the Future,” Aug. 20 at 6 p.m., after a question-and-answer session with three actors who appeared in the film: Claudia Wells (who played Jennifer Parker, the girlfriend of the film’s hero, Michael J. Fox’s Marty McFly), Harry Waters Jr. (who played bandleader Marvin Berry) and Donald Fullilove (who played Mayor Goldie Wilson). Also, the film’s DeLorean Time Machine will be on display outside the theater.
OTHER
• The Canal Day Music and Craft Festival, taking place Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hugh Force Canal Park in Wharton, will offer kayak and boat rides, a traveling zoo, arts and crafts displays, pony rides, fireworks and roots music on two stages, with artists including The Wag, Sonrise Mountain Revival, The Norton Smull Band, The Big Noise Brass Band, The Long Hill String Band, Loretta Hagen, Background Noise, The Pishy Cloots, and The Fabulous Rhythm Aces (featuring Son Lewis).
• One of the standout players on the 1969 New York Mets’ World Series-winning team, Cleon Jones, has written a memoir, “Coming Home: My Amazing Life With the New York Mets,” and will sign it at Bookends in Ridgewood, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.
REVIEWS
“Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic” at Newark Museum of Art. (Through Aug. 21)
“The Hummingbirds” at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. (Through Aug. 28)
“Maxwell Mustardo: Dish-Oriented” at Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton. (Through Sept. 4)
“Land of the Free” at MANA Contemporary, Jersey City. Works by Vincent Valdez, Hugo Crosthwaite and Joe Minter. (Through Sept. 17)
“For the Culture, by the Culture: Thirty Years of Black Art, Activism, and Achievement” at Morris Museum, Morris Township. (Through Sept. 25)
“New Jersey Arts Annual: Reemergence” at State Museum, Trenton. (Through April 30)
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Twenty years after Wegmans purchased 30 acres of land in Washington Township (Gloucester County, NJ) for a supermarket which was never built, today plans are being considered to develop a 400,000 sq ft warehouse plus affordable housing on the same property.From Wegmans to Warehouse. We do not have details on a possible tenant. Many of these warehouses in South Jersey are being proposed without signed tenants.I am used “considered” in the title… but the word “propose...
Twenty years after Wegmans purchased 30 acres of land in Washington Township (Gloucester County, NJ) for a supermarket which was never built, today plans are being considered to develop a 400,000 sq ft warehouse plus affordable housing on the same property.
From Wegmans to Warehouse. We do not have details on a possible tenant. Many of these warehouses in South Jersey are being proposed without signed tenants.
I am used “considered” in the title… but the word “proposed” is used by the development team in a letter to the County for an initial sketch review.
That being said while they have not officially presented before the Planning Boards, the Developers have put in significant effort and investment into the project already.
Of course I’ll rundown all of the details I have, which are somewhat significant and very telling.
The warehouse developer does have a Pending Sale Agreement with Wegmans.
The developers have discussed the project informally with the Gloucester County Land Use Board as well as Washington Township officials.
They have submitted a preliminary “sketch” review to the County Land Use Board. I have those plans.
The earliest evidence I have of the planned project is the LLC formation documents of “300 Watson Drive Partners, LLC” on December 14, 2021.
And while I understand the project status could change any day, the most recent evidence of project activity is a dead restriction change between Lowe’s and Wegmans dated just 40 days ago on July 29, 2022.
Word of the project must be getting out as we chatted with 2 area business persons who own property or are moving into the immediate area of Watson Drive, and they both volunteered to me “Hey did you hear about the warehouse?”. One small business owner was looking to sign a lease in the area and the landlord used the warehouse plans as a selling feature related to the workers and trucks coming into the area.
This is another area warehouse project by Blackwood’s AP Construction, who are also looking to develop warehouses at Gloucester Township’s former Freeway Golf Course. We covered that story 3 weeks ago and for that other Gloucester Township project then are scheduled to appear at the September 14th Zoning Board meeting.
For AP Construction and the Washington Township Warehouse Project, on August 5th I emailed several principals of the company for comment, and they have not replied.
To further clarify the location, the 30 acres are situated behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on the Black Horse Pike in Washington Township NJ (Gloucester County).
If you aren’t aware over 20 years ago Wegmans Supermarkets wanted to build a store in Washington Township. It is one of the most talked about “not developed” stories in the 42 Freeway core region.
In articles that I’ve seen from the time, it appears they were looking to open in Washington Township before the Cherry Hill location opened!
So intent was Wegmans on opening in “Township” that they purchased 30 acres of land on Watson Drive behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store for a whopping $4.6 million.
And then nothing. As Cherry Hill and Mt Laurel Wegmans locations opened, the Washington Township location never came to be.
Rumors fly as to why, but no solid information has been released.
I posted on this in 2020 stating the property was up for sale with a then asking price of $5 Million. (Back in 2018 I shared this YouTube commentary)
So while there is no supermarket on the property, it 100% is still owned by Wegmans.
So the property location is close to the Black Horse Pike but sits behind the large Lowe’s store and parking lot. That very large and dense wooded area.
The property follows along the long curved road of Watson Drive and connects with Fries Mill Road.
A small portion of the property is bordered by Fries Mill Road, and the remaining is bordered by businesses.
As mentioned the first date I can put on official movement on this project is when a representative of AP Construction was approved on December 14, 2021 for the LLC business name of “300 Watson Drive Partners”. The address given is the AP Construction offices in Blackwood.
Creating a new LLC is a common practice in business development for accounting and tax purposes, to separate from the core business.
The name 300 Watson Drive partners carries through the documents we acquired.
In June of 2022 the Gloucester County Land Development Review committee examined the “sketch” application for the proposed development. The committee gives approval on projects which will sit on County roads.
When formally submitted to the County its a somewhat intensive process in that the County wants all details presented, from accessing County Roads for driveways, to business type, number of employees and traffic load, and interior property site plans.
So every town and County will talk to developers in advance of the formal presentation. If you’ve sat in any Town Planning Board meeting it’s very clear the developer has been working with town planners and other entities for months in advance. Even the MUA and Fire departments get a look at the projects before the formal presentation,
In the case of the Gloucester County Land Development Review team, they offer a “sketch” review where developers can have an informal discussion with the County, and receive feedback.
While it isn’t the official final review, it is on an application marked as sketch. Professionally prepared documents are submitted and a formal response from the County is provided back.
So finally on to some details!
The proposal includes a large warehouse utilizing most of the 30 acre property, and a smaller section of 34 affordable housing units at the corner of Watson Drive and Fries Mill Road.
The warehouse considered for Washington Township is 406,560 sq feet. The dimensions are 330′ x 1232′ feet.
The warehouse is a long rectangle and positioned to maximize the space in the property. One end is at the Lowe’s side and the other would be closer to Fries Mill Road.
It appears the warehouse garage bays would be positioned facing Watson Drive.
There are buffer areas around the property due to the curvature of the road and the flat back side of the warehouse.. but the significant amount of that land is designated as Stormwater Manangement.
There are 4 entrances noted into the warehouse portion of the property, with one off of Fries Mill Road.
Based on site plan markings, the Fries Mill entrance leads to “Main Parking” which I assume to be for warehouse employees, and the three Watson Drive entrances would be for tractor trailer traffic.
All told they indicated on the plans 295 parking spaces, 70 loading spaces (bays) and 85 trailer parking spaces.
The location for the proposed warehouse is in a commercial and residential area, but not exactly situated directly on a major highway.
Looking at Google maps there is 2.5 miles of heavily traveled Black Horse Pike to reach the highway portion of Route 42.
To access the AC Expressway at the closest exit (Cross Keys Rd) that is 2.65 miles and requires trucks to travel along both the heavily traveled Black Horse Pike AND Berlin Cross Keys Roads.
As mentioned the affordable housing will be positioned at the corner of Watson Drive and Fries Mill Road.
This would be directly across from the PNC Bank Buildng.
The housing is planned to be one building with 34 units.
I do not know the targeted “category” of the affordable housing units. Normally I would guess over-55 Senior Housing, but the plans do note a “Play Area” with a slide icon. This could simply just be a placeholder for a general small park area.
The plan indicates 66 parking spaces.
There will be two driveway entrances, one on Watson Drive and another on Fries Mill Rd.
I mentioned that Wegmans purchased 30 acres of land behind Lowe’s Home Improvement.
What I didn’t clarify in this article yet is that Lowe’s initially owned the entire parcel including the Wegmans land.
Wegmans purchased the property from Lowe’s.
But back in 2002 when the land was sold to Wegmans, Lowe’s wanted to make sure that the land they sold would not be used in a manner that would later compete with the Lowe’s business model.
So the contract and property deed included usage restrictions for the 300 Watson Drive property.
Twenty years later, to be certain that the new proposed use of “Warehouse and Residential” was not impactful in deed for the project, a change to the “Restrictive Covenants and Restrictive Agreement” was completed and filed with the county.
That deed was filed on July 29, 2022. Just 41 days ago.
And in that document change clearly states.
WHERAS, 300 Watson Drive Partners, LLC (“300 Watson”) has entered into an agreement of sale with Wegmans to acquire the Wegmans Property, as may be amended or restated from time to time (the “Pending Sale Agreement”) for warehouse and residential development
300 Watson Drive Property Restrictive Covenant Amendment – Filed with Gloucester County July 29th
So again, this warehouse project has not been officially presented to the Planning/Zoning Boards of Washington Township…
Consider that there is a Pending Agreement of Sale to the warehouse developer.
And also this document was signed by Wegmans Director of Real Estate and a Lowe’s Vice President.
Even putting aside the attorney fees to work this out, I don’t think you put the time and effort into having two executives of companies with combined yearly sales of $110 billion… discuss, agree and sign a legal document related to the warehouse project…
… unless you were very certain you were going to move forward with it.
So again there has been no formal presentation yet asking for approvals.
I am not clear on the zoning of the property, if it will support a warehouse as an allowed use.
But you know I’ll let you all know!
We're right on the cusp of spooky season, ya'll! Are you excited??Fall is one of the absolute BEST seasons South Jersey has to offer. Not only is it positively BEAUTIFUL this time of year, but there's also so much to do! The leaves are changing and the air is crisping - it's just a great time to be alive here in the Garden State.That may sound cheesy, but it's so true.There's also something exciting about this time of year in South Jersey and the Jersey Shore. Fall means Halloween, and boy does Jersey LOVE the scary stuf...
We're right on the cusp of spooky season, ya'll! Are you excited??
Fall is one of the absolute BEST seasons South Jersey has to offer. Not only is it positively BEAUTIFUL this time of year, but there's also so much to do! The leaves are changing and the air is crisping - it's just a great time to be alive here in the Garden State.
That may sound cheesy, but it's so true.
There's also something exciting about this time of year in South Jersey and the Jersey Shore. Fall means Halloween, and boy does Jersey LOVE the scary stuff! Pretty soon, you calendar will be full of all the local haunted attractions you'll plan to visit during the peak of spooky season this year. Before your calendar gets too full, you should definitely save some room for the ghosts of Hamilton Township.
The Mays Landing ghost tour is happening once again this year, and the date has officially been set! The Hamilton Historical Society here in Atlantic County will be presenting their 22nd Annual Ghost Walk in downtown Mays Landing on October 22nd. You'll get the chance to explore the rich history of downtown Mays Landing and hear stories about yesteryear and those who've impacted the town the most that may even still be here with us.
Scary stuff, right?
If you're into the ghost an ghoul aspect of Halloween, this is probably something you should plan on checking out. Reservations are required, though, so you should solidify your plans now and make yours HERE.
Find out more information about this year's ghost tour in Mays Landing HERE.
Spooky season is upon us! And whether you like to keep your celebrations low-key with a hayride or having the living daylights scared out of you, we've put together your ultimate guide for spooky and haunted attractions in South Jersey this Halloween.
Gallery Credit: Heather DeLuca
There are few Halloween events that make my hair stand on end like 'Night of Terror' at Creamy Acres does. It's regularly named one of the Northeast's best haunted attractions for a reason. The scares are INTENSE. This year, Creamy Acres legendary 'Ride of Terror' haunted hayride is back. You can also find out what scares you while you sleep inside the 'Dark Dreams' attraction.
Just the fact that this attraction is hidden deep in the woods of Burlington County is unnerving. Once you reach the woods' cabin there's no turning back, and you never know where to ghosts and goblins are waiting to frighten you.
Fear in the Forest is located at 185 City Line Road (Off Rt. 70 @ Mile Marker 325) in Pemberton, NJ. But their website suggests setting your GPS for 1 Pasadena Road, Browns Mill, NJ.
Heading into its 20th year, the men and women of Scullville Volunteer Fire Company in EHT Atlantic County take you deep into the dark woods of Scullville to experience all the horrors they have to offer during Terror in the Junkyard.
Scullville Fire Company is located at 1708 Somers Point Rd., Egg Harbor Twp. NJ
Are you ready for a truly savory haunt experience? Witchcraft is a mystical encounter with broos (yep, beer tastings) and spirits (yep, something stronger, too) over two days at Paradise Lakes campground in Hammonton. Check it out Oct. 15th and 16th to indulge in a psychic reading, the scream contest, and spooky characters wandering around the woods with you. Wanna see what it's all about? Watch this video from last year's festivities.
Mutter is a hidden Philly gem you may not have thought of to visit around Halloween, but nothing screams Spooky Season more than a medical museum dedicated to strange abnormalities of the human anatomy. 'Mischief at the Mutter' is a one-night-only event on October 28th featuring an 80s horror theme, 'Dracula's Parlor', 'Cemetery Garden', tarot card readers, dancing, and contortionists.
If you feel like popping over the bridge, Halloween Nights is an immersive experience with thrilling haunted houses, and more, all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison in Philly. If you're into blood-thirsty vampires, you can check out The Crypt haunted house within ESP, along with four other scream-inducing rooms, as well as Al Capone's Cell (yeah, the gangster actually spend time in this prison), and The Bloodline Lounge for spooky cocktails.
Eastern State Penitentiary is located at 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia PA
You've heard this saying a million times before, right? "Kids will be kids."Is there some truth to that statement? Of course. If you're a good parents, or good human, really, you'll never wish for any of the children in your life to grow up too quickly. It's important for kids to hang on to their childhood as long as they can.While that last statement is true, that doesn't mean that less-than-acceptable and respectful behaviors shouldn't ALWAYS be taught and encouraged.According to reports from residents of one...
You've heard this saying a million times before, right? "Kids will be kids."
Is there some truth to that statement? Of course. If you're a good parents, or good human, really, you'll never wish for any of the children in your life to grow up too quickly. It's important for kids to hang on to their childhood as long as they can.
While that last statement is true, that doesn't mean that less-than-acceptable and respectful behaviors shouldn't ALWAYS be taught and encouraged.
According to reports from residents of one particular complex within Mays Landing, apparently, there are certain children within that place that are displaying anything but respectful behavior towards their neighbors. A woman who resides in the Woodlands community right off of the Black Horse Pike near the Hamilton Mall vented in a Mays Landing-based Facebook group about some alleged instances she's had with some of her local neighborhood's kids. Theses experiences were anything but positive.
The woman says she's encountered the kids in the complex park fighting, cussing, and littering, just to name a few of the negatives. She even says that she's witnessed children cussing out cars trying to get around them while they're walking in the middle of the street. That's not even the worst of it, though. The resident claims that some of these children aren't even anywhere near the age of ten. Some, she claims, can't be much older than five. According to her own experiences, she's even seen children around the neighborhood during all hours of the night without parents present.
Apparently, the encounters have gotten so frequent and so bad that she's now hesitant about letting her own children play at the complex's park. That's unfortunate when you consider the fact that she's most likely paying for the ability to enjoy that park and its upkeep within her rent every month.
So, what is she to do? She voiced her experiences and opinions on Facebook and, so far, hasn't been met with much opposition. Most people are questioning where the kids parents are who are exhibiting this behavior and how much they're actually parenting these kids. Others are saying that there's really nothing she can do if she's already complained to complex management, so she's only left with the option of finding a new place to live.
What do you think?
It's been almost a half a year since the Garden State enforced the ban on plastic shopping bags and styrofoam + plastic to-go containers.It feels like we've asked this question a couple times already, but for the sake of checking in again, how's it going so far?Some people say the ban should've happened a long time ago while others still aren't convinced the ban was the best call. While the intention seems to be a good one, it hasn't necessarily been the easiest transition for New Jersey shoppers to get used to. For one, the re...
It's been almost a half a year since the Garden State enforced the ban on plastic shopping bags and styrofoam + plastic to-go containers.
It feels like we've asked this question a couple times already, but for the sake of checking in again, how's it going so far?
Some people say the ban should've happened a long time ago while others still aren't convinced the ban was the best call. While the intention seems to be a good one, it hasn't necessarily been the easiest transition for New Jersey shoppers to get used to. For one, the reusable bags you get at the store can get a bit pricey depending on how many you need at one time. Secondly, it's not uncommon for people to have to purchase them every time they do their grocery shopping.
Why?
People keep saying that they're still finding it difficult to remember to even bring their bags with them to the store in the first place. The ban went into effect in May and it's still causing a problem - even now in September. So, what's happening is a result is people keep buying so many of these reusable bags that they're overloaded with them. The reusable bags reportedly aren't that cheap to produce, either.
Now, the state is toying with the idea of having shoppers return their reusable bags so that stores can sanitize them and hand them out to people again rather than people having to purchase new bags every single time they visit the grocery store. The issue is that nobody can predict if people will be satisfied with that solution. We're living in a post-COVID world, after all. Who is to say that people won't be grossed out by handling bags previously touched by so many, not to mention the fact that the bags have even entered people's homes?
You also have to take into consideration what these reusable bags are made out of. Is mass-producing those less of a threat to the environment then, say, paper bags would be? A decision on all of these suggestions is expected to be made soon by NJ legislators.
Gallery Credit: Dennis Malloy
